Assessment of the Level of Academic Procrastination among Undergraduate Students of Universities in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Kwairanga Sanusi Mafindi, Sani Mamman Ibrahim

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This study assessed the level of academic procrastination among undergraduate students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. This research employed survey research design. The sample for this study consists of 365 undergraduate students of 100L across the two public universities in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Mean and Standard Deviation, t-test was used to analyse the data. Statistical analysis revealed a significant high level of procrastination (p = 0.000) among university students. Furthermore, male students exhibited higher levels of procrastination compared to female students (p = 0.001). The findings suggest that academic procrastination is a pressing concern, particularly among male undergraduate students. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address procrastination and promote academic success among university students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. 


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